Aug 24, 2000 · The keys are your climate, whether the fence is going to be continually wet, and how workmanlike your installation is.Yeah redwood might last longer but the cost is a bunch …

Apr 6, 2003 · Fir is a nice wood to work with, especially VG. Keep your bits and tools sharp and work with the grain as much as possible. Not quite understanding the finger joints on risers. I …

Jun 14, 2015 · MOst folks cut and nail posts caps from sections of fence board to the angled tops of the posts. This will go a long way towards shedding water from the end grain of the posts. …

Nov 1, 2003 · As for weight, Douglas fir, because it is a denser wood, is heavier by volume than spruce. But the Douglas-fir studs also were shipped S-GRN, or sized green, meaning that their …

Feb 15, 2000 · They are green (pond dried) around here so they need about 2 years stacked in the shop before they are dry enough for trim.I like a natural finish with the newer water borne …

Jul 13, 2008 · I am finding it difficult co-odinating the different woods - windows will be douglas fir or hem-fir (haven't quite decided yet - I want the Loewen Douglas fir, but the Jeld-wen hem-fir …

Mar 7, 2005 · I re-treat my deck every year, and the privacy fence around my hot tub every other year. And I try to convince my customers to do the same. The only exception is when a very …

Jun 20, 2001 · The first time I used pressure treated (green) 2×12 (the guy at the lumber yard says this is Douglas fir, but I can’t recognize it). The second time I used con heart redwood …

Nov 19, 2000 · *Bill,May I suggest Waterlox. It is a tung-oil based product. I just finished several doug fir windows and a floor with it and they are beautiful. There are two species, one satin …

Jan 4, 2021 · Double check the plans from your engineer, especially any notes. The engineer I use typically specifies "#2 or Better Douglas Fir" for any structural studs. I believe this is pretty …